Ai Paterson

• Providing care for children ages 1-4, with main focus on 3-4year-olds. Plan, prepare, and participate in various activities to support the physical and intellectual growth of each child. Excels in engaging with children through arts and crafts activities, incorporating learning colours and numbers and the alphabet particularly for the oldest age group, promoting the philosophy of “learning through play.”

• At times, provide one-on-one time with children with special needs, observe and listen to what their needs are, and empathize with their emotions.

• Help children acquire self-help skills, including dressing, feeding, toilet training, and awareness of personal hygiene.

• Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
• Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
• Developed engaging outdoor learning activities to foster children's curiosity and creativity.
• Created inclusive play areas that encouraged exploration and social interaction among children.

• Developed engaging content for various social media platforms to enhance brand visibility.
• Assisted in managing social media campaigns by scheduling posts and monitoring audience interactions.
• Conducted research on industry trends to inform social media strategies and improve audience engagement.
• Subtitling English content to Japanese to increase online audience engagement

• Assisted in preparation of project documentation and maintained organised files for reference.
• Conducted research to gather relevant information that informed decision-making processes.
• Facilitated communication between stakeholders to clarify project requirements and expectations.
• Monitored project progress and identified potential issues to implement corrective measures.

• Liaised with various departments to gather necessary resources and information for upcoming projects.
• Facilitated communication between production crew and external stakeholders to streamline workflows.
• Monitored daily progress against schedule, keeping project on track.
• Achieved flawless communication flow through coordination between departments
• Provided minutes for the production committee in both Japanese and English during weekly production meetings
• Boosted team morale during long shooting schedules through supportive leadership.

• Translated and transcreated diverse documents daily from Japanese to English and vice versa.
• Handled creative and business presentation decks, storyboards, copywriting, and reports for clients.
• Produced subtitles for videos and translated website content to enhance user engagement.
• Reviewed client briefs and contracts to ensure accurate internal understanding of requirements.
• Acquired in-depth knowledge of industries including automotive, consumer goods, fast food, and insurance through translation work.

Served as Business Producer for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Initiative "TOKYO Creators Next" in fiscal years 2015 and 2016.

• Provided consultancy on international filmed content and animation industry to participating companies.

Facilitated participation of companies at Japan Content Showcase during Tokyo Film Festival.

Conducted seminars to educate on industry trends and market attendance strategies.

Developed PR materials including one-sheets and trailers, aligning objectives for each company.

Invited potential international clients, arranging meetings and providing ongoing support.

Oversaw comprehensive preparation process to ensure successful market engagement.

• From January 2017-December: Worked as an International Business Development Producer for Global Arrow Inc., based in Tokyo.

The main job was a acting as a representative of Japanese Animation Production companies looking for international co-production partners for their original animation projects targeting children worldwide with main focus in Europe and North America.

Planned and executed international marketing strategy for 3DCG animation feature films by Marza Animation Planet.

Assessed project viability for international film distribution during development stages.

Attended major film markets including Cannes, Berlin, and American Film Market to pitch projects to potential partners.

Developed distinct strategies for US distributors, recognising its significance in family animation market.

Negotiated deal terms with selected partners, including distributors and international sales companies.

Maintained close communication with international sales teams to ensure proper coverage in film markets.

Coordinated translation and production efforts as liaison between international producers and local teams during Captain Harlock's production.

Represented Japanese films for CREi Inc. at prestigious film markets and festivals.

Created promotional materials and facilitated sales meetings with prospective clients.

• Negotiated pricing and developed contract documents and invoices.
• Provided after-sales support to foster customer loyalty and satisfaction.
• Tailored pitches to individual consumer preferences, boosting conversion rates.

Spearheaded acquisitions of foreign films for Japanese release and facilitated sales to international markets.

Participated in prominent film festivals, including Sundance, Berlin, and Cannes.

Provided translation services for visiting foreign guests in Japan.

Translated documents such as press notes for foreign films distributed by Phantom Film.

Oversaw sales of Japanese films to international clients, crafting promotional materials in English.

Conducted business meetings with potential clients at various film markets, negotiating terms and prices.

• Created contract documents and invoices to ensure smooth transactions.
• Managed product delivery to maintain client satisfaction.

Served as translator for Kenya Embassy in Japan, facilitating communication during various events.

Provided essential information to Japanese nationals visiting the Embassy.

Functioned as Radio DJ for programme 'Sunshine North Wave', airing weekdays from 7:00am to 10:00am.

Produced Japanese subtitles for MTV shows including 'Real World Hawaii' and 'Real World Las Vegas'.

Created subtitles for EPKs of films, enhancing accessibility for audiences.

Acted as interpreter for film directors Roman Coppola and Kevin Smith during press visits.

• Conducted subtitling for MTV News programmes, ensuring accurate representation of content.
• Researched global music news to provide relevant updates and insights.
• Served as interpreter for foreign musicians, facilitating effective communication during interviews.

• Coordinator and researcher for economic news programming coming out of Tokyo everyday.

• Monitored daily progress against schedule, keeping project on track.
• Developed detailed shooting schedules to ensure timely completion of film production.
• Maintained clear lines of communication, leading to increased productivity.